This photograph shows the high school in Knowlton, Iowa, as it appeared in around 1914. The school was built in 1891 for a cost of $3,000. The Knowlton school graduated its last class in 1920; however, students in grade school continued to attend classes in this building until it was torn down in 1941. Content can be used with the following standards: 3rd grade SS 3.28 Cultural Contributions in a lesson on development of schools during the early 1900s in Iowa For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
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